chased leaders, ridden and every chance from 2f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
prominent, chased leader over 4f out, ridden to lead approaching 2f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, improved 2f out, one pace from over 1f out
held up in last place, headway on outside from over 2f out, ridden and hung left over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on
pulled hard, held up, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
held up in rear, ridden and outpaced over 3f out, never dangerous
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, no impression
held up, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 2f out
steady start, keen, held up in rear, not clear run 2f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, nearest finish
chased leader until over 4f out, virtually pulled up from 3f out, walk over line
keen, held up mid-division, ridden and no impression final 2f
led, ridden and headed approaching 2f out, soon weakened
Frank's Quest is still a force at this level and gets the vote over Green Pirate and Bollywood, while the in-form Bowl Of Cherries has to be respected even though this looks a bit tougher than last week's Kempton success. The last named has a much stiffer task giving weight away to lesser rivals and, as he is yet to prove himself at Lingfield, he looks vulnerable on this occasion. Bollywood is better than his recent form figures would suggest and is one to monitor in the betting. The drop in trip is expected to suit him and it would come as no surprise to see him go well at a fair price. Green Pirate ran encouragingly at Wolverhampton nine days ago and a repeat dose would bring him right into the equation. George Baker got a good tune out of him on that occasion and it's a big plus that they are reunited today. Nevertheless, Frank's Quest and Sam Hitchcott have also struck up a good working relationship and, as the Andrew Haynes-trained gelding has a more solid Lingfield profile, he is nominated as the one to be on this afternoon.
